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RESOLUTION NO. 2020-015
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2018-22 TO
ESTABLISH THE LAKE STREET STORAGE PROJECT LOCATED AT APN:
390-130-018
Whereas, Roland Clark, Lake Street Properties, LP has filed an application with the City of Lake
Elsinore (City) requesting approval of Planning Application No. 2018-78 (Tentative Parcel Map
No. 37550, Conditional Use Permit No. 2018-22, and Commercial Design Review No. 2018-16)
to subdivide the 14.44-acre site into four (4) parcels ranging in size from 0.54 acres to 11.65
acres. The Project also proposes to construct a 3,528 square foot (SF) convenience store, one
(1) covered fuel canopy with six (6) fuel pumps, which could serve 12 vehicles, and two (2)
underground storage tanks on Parcel 1. An 80,000 SF, single-story indoor recreational vehicle
(RV) and boat storage facility, with 24,000 SF of mezzanine and 192 surface RV parking spaces
partially covered with three (3) canopies with solar panels is proposed on Parcel 2. Parcel 3 will
have a 14-stall parking lot with vehicle access. No development is proposed on Parcel 4.
Hardscape, landscape, on-site stormwater management improvements, monument sign, a trash
enclosure, area lighting, and bicycle parking would be constructed as part of the Proposed
Project. The proposed Project is located at the southeasterly corner of Interstate-15 and Lake
Street (APN 390-130-018); and,
Whereas, Section 17.415.070 of the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code (LEMC) provides that certain
uses are desirable but may have operational characteristics that disproportionately impact
adjoining properties, businesses, or residents. Accordingly, such uses require a more
comprehensive review and approval procedure, including the ability to condition the project in
order to mitigate significant impact; and,
Whereas, pursuant Section 17.410.070 (Approving Authority) and Section 17.410.030 (Multiple
Applications) of the LEMC, the Planning Commission (Commission) has been delegated with the
responsibility of making recommendations to the City Council (Council) pertaining to conditional
use permits; and,
Whereas, on February 18, 2020 at a duly noticed Public Hearing, the Commission has considered
evidence presented by the Community Development Department and other interested parties with
respect to this item and adopted a resolution recommending that the Council approve Conditional
Use Permit (CUP) No. 2018-22; and,
Whereas, pursuant to Section 17.410.070 of the LEMC, the Council has the responsibility of
making decisions to approve, conditionally approve, or disapprove recommendations of the
Commission for conditional use permits; and,
Whereas, on March 10, 2020, at a duly noticed Public Hearing, the Council has considered the
recommendation of the Commission as well as evidence presented by the Community
Development Department and other interested parties with respect to this item.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA,
DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: The Council has considered the Project and has found it acceptable.
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Section 2: On March 10, 2020, after consideration and evaluation of all written reports and
comments and oral testimony presented by the Community Development Department and other
City departments, property owners, residents and other interested parties and such other matters
as are reflected in the record of the noticed Public Hearing on the Project, the Council adopted a
resolution finding and determining that the Mitigated Negative Declaration (ER 2019-02) (SCH
No. 2020010164) is adequate and is prepared in accordance with the requirements of CEQA.
Section 3. That in accordance with LEMC Section 17.415.070.C. Findings, the Council makes
the following findings regarding CUP No. 2018-22:
1. That the proposed use, on its own merits and within the context of its setting, is in accord
with the objectives of the General Plan and the purpose of the planning district in which
the site is located.
The Project is located within the Commercial-Specific Plan (C-SP) district of the Alberhill
Ranch Specific Plan (ARSP) that is intended to accommodate mixed-use development
projects within a freeway orientation. The predominant uses would be retail and service
commercial in conjunction with business park types of uses, such as research and
development, limited manufacturing, office and administrative uses. The proposed project
is proposing develop a service station with a convenience store and an indoor recreational
vehicle storage facility. The proposed Project is consistent with the provisions of the
ARSP. The ARSP was subject to a consistency finding with the General Plan prior to
adoption. Therefore, the Project is found to be consistent with the General Plan. Further,
the proposed Project will assist in achieving the development of a well-balanced and
functional mix of residential, commercial, industrial, open space, recreational and
institutional land uses.
2. The proposed use will not be detrimental to the general health, safety, comfort or general
welfare of persons residing or working within the neighborhood of the proposed use or the
City, or injurious to property or improvements in the neighborhood or the City.
The proposed use does not propose either directly or indirectly any detrimental effects to
the existing surrounding community. The Project has been conditioned as such to avoid
any possible negative impacts associated with the proposed use.
3. The Site for the intended use is adequate in size and shape to accommodate the use, and
for all the yards, setbacks, walls or fences, landscaping, buffers and other features
required by this title.
The proposed use has been analyzed and staff has determined that the proposed use
meets all applicable sections of the LEMC and will complement the existing uses, based
on the submitted plans and the conditions of approval imposed on the Project.
4. The Site for the proposed use relates to streets and highways with proper design both as
to width and type of pavement to carry the type and quantity of traffic generated by the
subject use.
Off-site street improvements within the public right-of-way on Lake Street, along the
Project Site’s frontage, would conform to the City’s roadway design standards. On the
northbound approach, Lake Street would be 40’ wide with one 12’ lane in each direction,
a 4’ sidewalk in each direction, and a median that would taper to a width of 8’ as it